When the temperature gets below 70 degrees I am cold...

Im looking to invest in a property that generates a steady cash flow while also appreciating.

Do you like the idea of steady cash flow from rentals?

They get the benefit of a steady monthly payment but they don't have to worry about screening renters, dealing with maintenance, etc.

As far as OKC goes, it's a great market for buy and hold with slow and steady appreciation. 

Once you have a year or two of steady income, then apply for a mortgage and see how much money you can borrow. 

Fort Wayne has a steady growth in the last decade, New Haven is relatively ok. 

I want to get over the hump of the first purchase and continue to build out my portfolio as soon as possible with the goal of one day owning hundreds, heck, thousands of units that provide steady cash flow to work towards building generational wealth.

Or adjust a showers temperature, change a light fixture, etc. or any other small odd or end.

I think that I would prefer to purchase in a college town in order to have a steady pool of potential tenants in college students.